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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposed
Kristen Fischer, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But for anyone not predisposed to enjoy this sort of thing, the film is a long haul, suffering from a simultaneously overstuffed and paper-thin narrative that, toward the conclusion, features enough revelations and plot twists to make Agatha Christie throw up her hands.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Full of veterans and bright young faces alike, the cast is once again perfectly predisposed to their roles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One long-term study published in 2021 examined more than 350,000 individuals with DNA markers indicating they were genetically predisposed to early death.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
You can definitely be predisposed to breaking out.
—Jennifer Li, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s if you’re predisposed to doing so.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Many people are predisposed to anxiety, says Scarella, and what may be a personality trait can tip over into this disorder in some cases.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The scan is recommended for some people with cancer or those who are predisposed to it, but there are risks, too.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But for anyone not predisposed to enjoy this sort of thing, the film is a long haul, suffering from a simultaneously overstuffed and paper-thin narrative that, toward the conclusion, features enough revelations and plot twists to make Agatha Christie throw up her hands.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Full of veterans and bright young faces alike, the cast is once again perfectly predisposed to their roles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One long-term study published in 2021 examined more than 350,000 individuals with DNA markers indicating they were genetically predisposed to early death.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
You can definitely be predisposed to breaking out.
—Jennifer Li, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s if you’re predisposed to doing so.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Many people are predisposed to anxiety, says Scarella, and what may be a personality trait can tip over into this disorder in some cases.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
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The discovered manipulation techniques are a reminder of the fact that every system is prone to be gamed; that the very strength of the system – ie.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
Verb
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But in Latin America’s socially minded ideals, the author finds a way forward.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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Volunteers needed to recover fishing line: Volusia County needs environmentally minded volunteers to participate in the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Verb
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High school students who sat through virtual classes during the pandemic may have been inclined to flock south for a more authentic college experience.—
Thomas Oide,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Employees who are naturally inclined toward exaggeration will learn that drama doesn’t work in your environment.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Our publicist persuaded the New York Times to do an article on the hundredth anniversary of La Bohème and its staying power as reflected by Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Convinced that sunken treasures were hidden beneath what was about to become three high-rise buildings, the amateur river detectives donned hard hats and persuaded a backhoe operator to let them onto the site.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As Tolbert said, fit is less important than joining a club that’s willing to develop and guide the player down his own path.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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After having little luck finding a traditional TV outlet willing to double ESPN/ABC’s current $90 million/year deal, F1 seems to have found deliverance by way of its theatrical partner.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Archaeologists were brought in to study the mysterious remains, which appear to have been disposed of quickly.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Returning from space in California helped ensure that piece of hardware was safely disposed of in the ocean, rather than risking its disposal over land.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From the sounds of it, the scenarios to watch are either a needle-moving free agent or a trade with a team that is successful in free agency and needs to move a player off the roster for cap reasons, becoming more amenable to taking back futures.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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For such a waive-and-conversion move to work, Johnson would have to clear waivers and then be amenable to a two-way deal that would halve his salary.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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